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Old convictions for minor crimes to be wiped from the records

We are delighted that this important reform is happening and that our work with Woor Dungin is being recognised! Bravo Jill Hennenssey MP!

“Victorians who have historical minor criminal records will be able to have them removed after the state government committed to introducing a spent convictions scheme.

Victoria is the only state without the law, meaning historical crimes show up in police checks forever even if no crime has been committed since.”

February 27, 2020

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